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Bill Gates Receives the Prestigious KISS Humanitarian Award 2023

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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BHUBANESWAR, India, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading global philanthropist, Mr. Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft and co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation was honored with the KISS Humanitarian Award 2023 in a significant recognition of his philanthropic work.

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  • BHUBANESWAR, India, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading global philanthropist, Mr. Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft and co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation was honored with the KISS Humanitarian Award 2023 in a significant recognition of his philanthropic work.
  • The award ceremony featured virtual participation from the staff and students of KIIT and KISS, along with alumni.
  • Prof. Achyuta Samanta, Founder of KIIT, KISS & KIMS said, "Awarding Bill Gates with the KISS Humanitarian Award not only honors his exceptional contributions but also elevates the prestige of this recognition.
  • Initiated in 2008 by Prof. Achyuta Samanta, the KISS Humanitarian Award is the highest honour of KIIT and KISS dedicated to recognizing individuals and organizations that embody the spirit of humanitarian work worldwide.

Bill Gates Receives the Prestigious KISS Humanitarian Award 2023

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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BHUBANESWAR, India, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading global philanthropist, Mr. Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft and co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation was honored with the KISS Humanitarian Award 2023 in a significant recognition of his philanthropic work.

Key Points: 
  • BHUBANESWAR, India, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading global philanthropist, Mr. Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft and co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation was honored with the KISS Humanitarian Award 2023 in a significant recognition of his philanthropic work.
  • The award ceremony featured virtual participation from the staff and students of KIIT and KISS, along with alumni.
  • Prof. Achyuta Samanta, Founder of KIIT, KISS & KIMS said, "Awarding Bill Gates with the KISS Humanitarian Award not only honors his exceptional contributions but also elevates the prestige of this recognition.
  • Initiated in 2008 by Prof. Achyuta Samanta, the KISS Humanitarian Award is the highest honour of KIIT and KISS dedicated to recognizing individuals and organizations that embody the spirit of humanitarian work worldwide.

Technovation Announces 'The AI Forward Alliance' to Bridge the Gender-Based Digital Divide

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Thursday, January 11, 2024
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SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Technovation, a global tech education and empowerment nonprofit, announced today The AI Forward Alliance. With women accounting for just 22% of AI workers globally, this first-of-its-kind collaborative effort aims to create a generation of female leaders and innovators capable of tackling complex global challenges through unique skill sets and digitally-native innovation. With a focus on 16 countries to start, The AI Forward Alliance looks to impact 25 million young women future-shapers through skilling, empowering them with capabilities spanning real-world problem-solving, complex systems thinking, data science and machine learning.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Technovation , a global tech education and empowerment nonprofit, announced today The AI Forward Alliance.
  • Technovation boasts a robust roster of funders and partner organizations as part of its efforts to expedite innovation through the untapped potential of girls and young women.
  • The AI Forward Alliance will be a driving force by fostering more diverse leaders and promoting innovation across high-risk areas posed by AI, including discrimination, stereotyping and exclusion.
  • For more information on The AI Forward Alliance, please visit www.technovation.org/taifa/

Global Leaders and Civic Courage Stand Up for Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Muhammad Yunus

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023
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Muhammad Yunus, one of seven people in history to receive the Nobel Peace Prize, the U.S. Congressional Gold Medal, and the U.S. Presidential Medal of Freedom, has been under attack by Sheikh Hasina and her government off and on since 2010.

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  • Muhammad Yunus, one of seven people in history to receive the Nobel Peace Prize, the U.S. Congressional Gold Medal, and the U.S. Presidential Medal of Freedom, has been under attack by Sheikh Hasina and her government off and on since 2010.
  • "The attacks on Muhammad Yunus are exactly what you'd expect from an authoritarian government," said Sam Daley-Harris, founder of Civic Courage and the anti-poverty lobby RESULTS which began working closely with Muhammad Yunus in 1987.
  • Professor Yunus shared the Nobel Peace Prize with Grameen Bank in 2006.
  • The letter acknowledges Muhammad Yunus' contributions to Bangladesh and to the world and calls on the Prime Minister to suspend her harassment and persecution of him.

Vanguard of 2022, Zahid F. Sarder Saddi Continues Tireless Work for Bangladeshi Community

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Thursday, October 20, 2022
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Photo: Bangladeshi Community Leader and Bangladesh Foreign Advisor to the Former Prime Minister, Zahid F. Sarder Saddi.

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  • Photo: Bangladeshi Community Leader and Bangladesh Foreign Advisor to the Former Prime Minister, Zahid F. Sarder Saddi.
  • Likewise, Zahid F. Sarder Saddi makes an impassioned effort to protect the interests of the Bangladeshi community, as well as the entire South Asian community.
  • Zahid F. Sarder Saddi works with several organizations and holds a special passion for helping the Bangladeshi community in the United States and around the world.
  • To learn more about Zahid F. Sarder Saddi, please visit www.ZahidFSarderSaddi.com or reach out to Zahid F. Sarder Saddi at [email protected]

EMGA completes EUR 9.4M capital raise for Kashf Foundation with financing from BIO

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Monday, October 3, 2022
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Speaking on the transaction, Mr Shahzad Iqbal, CFO of Kashf Foundation said, Kashf Foundation is registered as a Non-Banking Micro Finance Company regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan.

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  • Speaking on the transaction, Mr Shahzad Iqbal, CFO of Kashf Foundation said, Kashf Foundation is registered as a Non-Banking Micro Finance Company regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan.
  • Just to share that it has always been a pleasure working with EMGA on new transactions to expand our network and outreach.
  • I believe BIO and Kashf will work together and build a strong relationship to increase the financial inclusion in Pakistan and particularly for women.
  • Kashf Foundation is registered as a Non-Banking Micro Finance Company regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan.

UNIQLO and LUMINACE Unveil 3.4 MW Rooftop Solar Project in New Jersey as Part of the Brand’s Overall Climate Change Strategy

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Tuesday, September 27, 2022
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The 3.4-megawatt distributed generation solar project at UNIQLOs new Phillipsburg distribution facility in Warren County was developed and is owned and operated by Luminace.

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  • The 3.4-megawatt distributed generation solar project at UNIQLOs new Phillipsburg distribution facility in Warren County was developed and is owned and operated by Luminace.
  • The project is a significant step in a climate strategy for UNIQLO and its parent company, Fast Retailing.
  • I thank UNIQLO and Luminace for their collaboration in installing these solar panels on the roof of their nearly one million square foot facility in our very own Phillipsburg, New Jersey.
  • UNIQLO aims to improve the daily lives of people everywhere through our apparel called LifeWear, said Daisuke Tsukagoshi, UNIQLO USA CEO.

24 Tech Startups from Asian Countries & Regions to Compete for the 11th AEA 2022 Innovation Award

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Thursday, September 8, 2022
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The Asian Entrepreneurship Award Steering Committee announced today that it will hold the Asian Entrepreneurship Award 2022 event (AEA 2022) online from Wednesday, October 26th to Thursday, October 27th.

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  • The Asian Entrepreneurship Award Steering Committee announced today that it will hold the Asian Entrepreneurship Award 2022 event (AEA 2022) online from Wednesday, October 26th to Thursday, October 27th.
  • Now in their eleventh year, the Asian Entrepreneurship Awards recognize and reward innovation among emerging entrepreneurs and tech startups across Asia.
  • To date, a total of 247 tech startups from 16 countries and regions across greater Asia have participated in AEA events.
  • The AEA 2022 event will feature several initiatives to further accelerate collaboration between Japanese companies and participating startups.

Second Successful Day at Trento Festival of Economics

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Friday, June 3, 2022
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TRENTO, Italy, June 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Full halls, people queuing since early morning, the public in Piazza Duomo and in the city streets, orange everywhere.

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  • TRENTO, Italy, June 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Full halls, people queuing since early morning, the public in Piazza Duomo and in the city streets, orange everywhere.
  • The response to this second day's events confirms the positive start of the Trento Festival of Economics, organised by the 24 ORE Group and Trentino Marketing on behalf of the Autonomous Province of Trento, with the contribution of the Municipality and University of Trento.
  • Among the day's highlights was a speech at the Social Theatre by the 2006 Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus, the father of microcredit.
  • Every day I thought about what I could do, even small things, to help poor people and protect them from usurers.

UNIQLO Introduces "Buy With Purpose" Program on Earth Day

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Friday, April 22, 2022
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NEW YORK, April 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On Friday, April 22nd, UNIQLO will launch "Buy with Purpose," a new feature available on the UNIQLO APP and uniqlo.com that rewards customers' purchases of certain items with a donation made from UNIQLO on the customer's behalf to one of three non-profit UNIQLO partner organizations. The styles within the "Buy with Purpose" program are sustainably made, including BlueCycle Jeans – which use a process that reduces the amount of water in the jeans finishing process by up to 99% - and DRY-EX and UV Protection products that are made with recycled polyester. The new program is one of UNIQLO's latest efforts to extend its LifeWear philosophy of making good clothing that is made for all to also making a better planet and society for all.

Key Points: 
  • Designed to be of the time and for the time, LifeWear is made with such modern elegance that it becomes the building blocks of each individual's style.
  • LifeWear is clothing that is constantly being innovated, bringing more warmth, more lightness, better design, and better comfort to people's lives.
  • UNIQLO is a brand of Fast Retailing Co., Ltd., a leading Japanese retail holding company with global headquarters in Tokyo, Japan.
  • For more information about UNIQLO and Fast Retailing, please visit www.uniqlo.com and www.fastretailing.com .